Fela : from West Africa to West Broadway / edited by Trevor Schoonmaker.
| Other author | Schoonmaker, Trevor editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Palgrave MacMillan, 2003. |
| Description | x, 208 pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction / Trevor Schoonmaker -- Father, the sons, and the Holy Ghost / Knox Robinson -- African who sang and saw tomorrow / Mabinuori Kayode Idowu, aka I.D. -- Power music, electric revival: Fela Kuti and the influence of his Afrobeat on Hip-Hop and dance music / Joseph Patel -- Resurrection shuffle / Vivien Goldman -- Interview / Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Jérôme Sandlarz -- Producing Fela's album jackets / Ghariokwu Lemi -- Fela and the black president film: a diary / John Collins -- Dis Fela sef!-Fela in Lagos / dele jegede -- Thinking Africa: Afrobeat aesthetic and the dancing queens / Vivien Goldman -- Rela, women, wives / LaRay Denzer -- School days in Lagos -- Fela, lady, and "acada" girls / Nkiru Nzegwu -- Interview / Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Barney Hoskyns -- On whose side are the Orisa (gods)? / Sola Olorunyomi -- Roforofo fight: Fela's resistance of domination / Yomi Durotoye. |
| Abstract | Essays exploring world of Fela Kuti: legendary Nigerian Afrobeat musician, political leader, keeper of 28 wives, and black icon. |
| General note | This collection is one of two publications in the Fela Project. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Other title | Fela project. |
| ISBN | 140396209X (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1403962103 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML420.F45 F45 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |